Drumming News
We’re excited to introduce “U”, the very first Noble & Cooley signature snare drum in our long, celebrated history. The design of this drum is a collaboration between us and Ulysses Owens Jr, a three-time Grammy Award winning drummer and Juilliard educator.
“A snare drum to me has to have a beautiful crisp sound. To sing. Be Bright. Have all the different overtones present. To tell a story.”
Ulysses Owens Jr.
The U snare drum balances simplicity with elegance. It features our coveted Horizon shell, a maple and mahogany hybrid with horizontal ply orientation – built to resonate more uniformly and mimick the strong attack of a solid shell. It has the warmth and punch of maple with a darker tone brought by the plies of mahogany. The 8-lug design of the drum and minimal finish keeps it lightweight and full of life.
Drum Specs:
- Horizon Shell, unique 5.5×14″ size, 45 Degree bearing edges
- 8 single-hex brass lugs, 2.3mm chrome triple flanged hoops
- Brass throw-off & butt-end, Cam Action snare wires
- Custom ‘U’ wood burn logo
- Autographed serial number label on interior of shell
- Evans G1 Coated and Snare Side 300
The first batch consists of 25 drums that are complete are ready-to-ship. Several have already gone out to dealers but there’s still a chance to claim yours. The official release date of the drum was Monday, 4/22.
Learn More: HERE
